Kinn watched Vegas as they were seated, his features scrutinizing. "Vegas. Unless you're wooing Madame Jin--Jiang? I don't know how they deal with marriage names and family names. But I wouldn't put any stock in it. I like your food."

Kinn didn't expect anyone else to understand what food meant to Vegas. And felt he should remind his cousin that, too. Kinn remained polite, indicating that they would both take Oolong.

"So unless you're trying to get me into bed, don't worry too much about it."